Maria is Alice, Studies Dance Intensively

Maria studied dance at summer intensives, including Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and, most recently, the School of Philadelphia Ballet, where she trained in ballet technique, pointe, character, contemporary, and conditioning.

What organization recognized the achievement?

Maria is a student at the Linn McDonald School of Dance (LMSD), where she studies ballet technique, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop.

The staff at LMSD have supported her, recognized her accomplishments, and encouraged her every step of the way. She feels blessed to be a part of the LMSD family.

How did homeschooling help you achieve your goal?

Homeschooling offered Maria the flexibility to spend more time focusing on dance while receiving an exceptional education.

What are your interests?

Maria’s interests include dance, spending time with her cats, fashion, sewing, and running.

What are you inspired to do with your life?

Maria is inspired to help others. She currently assists with a CCD program and is a class demonstrator in dance, where she assists in helping the younger students. She plans to continue to study dance in college.

What are your favorite subjects and why?

Maria’s favorite subjects are History and Religion. She loves History because she finds it interesting to learn about different places and events from the past.

She loves Religion because it encompasses every part of her life. She proudly professes her faith every August by taking part in St. Rocco’s Procession as a member of St. Rocco’s Church.

The photo was taken at the Spring production of Alice in Wonderland, where Maria danced the role of Alice.